Publisher's Synopsis
""The Little Corporal: A Comic Opera, In Three Acts"" is a musical play written by Harry Bache Smith and first published in 1898. The story takes place during the French Revolution and revolves around the character of Napoleon Bonaparte, who is portrayed in a comical light. The plot follows Napoleon as he tries to win the heart of a young woman named Julie, while also dealing with the political turmoil of the time. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including a group of revolutionaries and a scheming aristocrat. The play features a number of catchy songs and lively dance numbers, and is filled with humor and satire. Despite its light-hearted tone, ""The Little Corporal"" also touches on themes of love, loyalty, and power, making it a well-rounded and entertaining work of musical theater.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
